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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-H15 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-5 GPS EX-H15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-H15 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average (236g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $500